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Civil War Saber

Union Light Cavalry saber made by Ames Mfg Co. in 1864.
Metal saber with leather handle and metal grip guard; blade is slightly arched.
This sword, called a "Chicopee Sabre", was in use by US Army from the Mexican War thru the Spanish American War. It was replaced in 1912 by a straight sabre, copied from the British Army.
Donated by Col. Thomas F. Lancer
L: 40 3/4" W: 4 3/8" D: 3 7/8"
ACC# 97.39
See other Civil War items at flic.kr/s/aHskjABHcG/.
(Photo credit - Bob Gundersen www.flickr.com/photos/bobphoto51/albums)

Taken in: United States / Connecticut / Madison / Seaview Beach (show map)

Taken on: September 9, 2015

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